Chloromethyl chloroformate
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Chloromethyl chloroformate (CClO2CH2Cl), also known as palite gas,[1] is a chemical compound developed into gas form and used for chemical warfare during World War I. It is a tearing agent designed to cause temporary blindness. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating, irritating odor.
Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.
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